Tuesday, March 11, 2008

OEA issues endorsements in state and federal races today

Today, OEA delegates from across the state cast their votes in the Oregon Education Association endorsements. Oregon's teachers union, the OEA/PIE endorsement is considered one of the most important endorsements to win.

For President, OEA endorsed Barack Obama. In the US Senate race, OEA endorsed Steve Novick. In the 5th Congressional District, OEA endorsed Kurt Schrader. And with less drama, they also endorsed for re-election Congressmen David Wu, Earl Blumenauer, and Peter DeFazio.

In the state Treasurer's race, OEA endorsed Ben Westlund. For Attorney General, John Kroger won the endorsement. And for Secretary of State, OEA endorsed Kate Brown. The Secretary of State race required a second round of voting, featuring a run-off between Kate Brown and Brad Avakian.

Original here

No comments: